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« on: Sunday, December 11, 2011, 16:27:49 » |
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Right, in times of need I foolishly talk to the good people if the town end as I believe all wisdom lies within. This proves that I am a tool, however I will plough on.
So who knows about cars. My 51 plate Toyota has now died. Engine is knackered. So Im in the market for a new motor.
I do about 30,000 miles a year of mostly motorway driving, so no point in buying a new car. Reliability is the key. Im looking for something that wont break down and cost me in repairs.
I tend to buy cars and run them into the ground after 2 years. So what Im looking for is something reliable 1.8 to 2 litre. With about 60k on the clock for about £2.5k.
So far in the last few years Ive had a Honda (good) a Nissan primera (good but dull drive) a ford escort estate (hideous - as reliable as STFC usually are and cost me about £2k in repairs in 2 years) and the Avensis (pretty good but would have hoped it would last longer.
So TEF'ers, shower me with your wisdom.
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Iffy's Onion Bhaji
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« Reply #1 on: Sunday, December 11, 2011, 17:00:47 » |
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I'd go with a Ford Focus or a VW Golf. But you'll probably be hard pushed to find one that has done 60k miles and is on at a price of 2.5k.
So bearing that in mind I would say look around for a Vauxhall Astra. Sounds pretty daft and naff but you can pick up one for around that price and they are pretty damn reliable. Mileage shouldn't be too much of a problem as there are probably a fair few floating around.
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« Reply #2 on: Sunday, December 11, 2011, 17:07:14 » |
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Got to be a Honda really if you want reliability
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« Reply #3 on: Sunday, December 11, 2011, 17:22:17 » |
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German or Jap is the way to go.
Get a diesel if you do alot of miles.
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« Reply #4 on: Sunday, December 11, 2011, 17:23:28 » |
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There is nothing more reliable than a Skoda.
FACT!
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« Reply #5 on: Sunday, December 11, 2011, 17:31:37 » |
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There is nothing more reliable than a Skoda.
FACT!
Good shout actually. Owned by VW so same parts etc but cheaper price. |
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« Reply #6 on: Sunday, December 11, 2011, 17:32:48 » |
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Good shout actually. Owned by VW so same parts etc but cheaper price.
Some Audi parts as well  |
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« Reply #7 on: Sunday, December 11, 2011, 17:42:57 » |
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A honda accord would be decent, nice inside, decent on fuel, and the option of either a diesel or vtec engine i believe. Looks good too.
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« Reply #8 on: Sunday, December 11, 2011, 17:46:53 » |
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Would never buy another VW after all the problems we have had with her Lupo, the fucking thing has still only done 45,000. Bag of shit
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« Reply #9 on: Sunday, December 11, 2011, 17:50:54 » |
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Honda Diesel
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« Reply #10 on: Monday, December 12, 2011, 08:39:17 » |
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Thanks for your advice y'all.
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« Reply #11 on: Monday, December 12, 2011, 17:15:11 » |
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There is nothing more reliable than a Skoda.
FACT!
Skoda Fabia vRS...great fun, and excellent on motorways. |
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« Reply #12 on: Monday, December 12, 2011, 21:35:34 » |
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Honda Accord CTDi
Avoid Fords, Vauxhalls and anything French!
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« Reply #13 on: Tuesday, December 13, 2011, 10:39:22 » |
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Skoda Fabia vRS...great fun, and excellent on motorways.
seconded! i'd love one |
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« Reply #14 on: Tuesday, December 13, 2011, 12:24:46 » |
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Skoda Fabia vRS...great fun, and excellent on motorways.
shame they look like shit inside, i've been tempted by a vrs but when i sit inside one the cheap interior puts be off. (albeit these are 5/6 years old, i dont know if thats changed since) |
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